Emails released as part of the Epstein files in the United States appeared to show the then-business secretary forwarding on correspondence to Epstein, triggering fresh scrutiny of his relationship with the late, disgraced financier.Ben Birchall/PA Images via Getty Images

Peter Mandelson arrested amid Epstein fallout – POLITICO

by · POLITICO

LONDON —Former U.K. ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson was arrested Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, amid scrutiny of his association with Jeffrey Epstein.

Metropolitan Police officers attended Mandelson’s home in northwest London on Monday afternoon. He was released on bail in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

In a statement a Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “A 72-year-old man arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office has been released on bail pending further investigation.